1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
3 eggs
1 c. ground nuts
1 c. finely chopped raisins
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. of molasses
3 c. flour
1 c. finely chopped dates

Stir together butter, sugar, and eggs. Dissolve the soda in the molasses, and mix in. Add in remaining ingredients, adding the flour last. Make little cakes the size of a walnut and drop onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake in a preheated 325°F oven until done.

Submitted by: CM